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How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
So . . . this post on how to be a tourist in your own town has literally been sitting in outline form in my drafts folder for over a year. Every time I sit down to finish it, a little voice in my head reminds me that I’m not the hometown tourist I used…
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Write a Letter
This week on The Creative Play Challenge, we’re going to write a letter. Simple and sweet, but I think, oh so important. Yes, you could simply text your friend a note, but there’s just something about the act of writing, of taking the time to put your thoughts on paper. And besides, you’ll make your…
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How to Make a Harvest Moon {Craft}
Want to learn how to make a harvest moon? This craft is beautiful and so simple to make you can even invite the kids to try it out. Last summer I discovered the wonderful world of water soluble markers. Up until then, I had been using markers like I thought they were supposed to be…
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Mixed Media Sun Journal
This mixed media sun journal includes paint and decoupage glue provided by DecoArt as a part of their Blogger Outreach Program. The tutorial and opinions provided are my own. At the beginning of the school year, I bought a stack of composition books while they were on sale, knowing I could turn them into art…
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How to Make an Inspiration Board
This week we will be making an inspiration board for The Creative Play Challenge. You can do this by decorating a cork board or you can also make a miniature inspiration board in an art journal or sketchbook. I made an art journal version here, if you’d like to take a peek. The goal here…
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Sewn Watercolor Cards Guest Post
Good morning, everyone! I’m thrilled to be over at The Crafty Blog Stalker this morning sharing a new card-making tutorial. I recently bought this sewing machine and have been having so much fun trying simple projects so I can get to know how it works. Coming from someone who has had somewhat of a fear…
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How to Faux Hand Letter a Quote
Today in The Creative Play Challenge we’re going to faux hand letter a quote. Before you get nervous about the concept of hand lettering (“But I have horrible handwriting!”), let me tell you a little secret. Hand lettering doesn’t have to be perfect. Yes, there are artists and graphic designers who make a living carefully…
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How to Update a Kid’s Lamp
I received Deco Art paint as a part of their Blogger Outreach Program for this post. However, the project idea and views expressed are my own. If I had known updating my daughter’s Winnie-the-Pooh lamp was this easy, I probably wouldn’t have waited for as long as I did. I borrowed it from her room…
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Play with Watercolors!
For today’s Creative Play Challenge, we’re going to play with watercolors. One of the things I like most about watercolors is that there is such a low barrier to entry. A child can make fun splotches of color, an artist can paint intricate paintings, and everyone in between can have fun. Our goal this week…
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10 Ways to Keep You Going Creatively
When we have time to get into a creative flow, it’s pure bliss. Ideas flow, projects feel great, fulfillment fills our hearts. Yet, other times we don’t have enough time to get into a project, our minds are blank, or our hands don’t seem to do what we intend. These are the frustrating times when…